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UCL researchers analysed data from 32,000 adults aged 50 or over from 14 European countries.
They found that cognitive decline was faster for lifestyles that included smoking.
Smoking lifestyles had cognitive scores that declined up to 85% more over 10 years than non-smoking lifestyles.
The exception was smokers who had a healthy lifestyle in all other areas that is, they did regular exercise, drank alcohol in moderation, and socialised regularly.
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